Widows and Woodpeckers…What’s the Connection?

From the beginning, when I first became a widow, woodpeckers began looming large in my consciousness. Woodpeckers were my late husband’s favorite bird and …

Capture Your Memories in a Jar

One of the things that alarms most new widows is the fear of forgetting. Nearly all of us are afraid that those precious memories will …

Navigating the Chaos of the Financial Aftermath and Getting Help with Probate. Know Your Rights in Your State.

As I work with many widows, I often am asked about advice for settling estates and handling financial affairs after the death of their spouse.

In most …